US Bridges

SH 212- 05 Lm 1.00 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E US 65-GOULD · Structure no. 0000000000M3510

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 212- 05 Lm 1.00 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 212- 05 Lm 1.00 over Drainage Ditch in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 212- 05 Lm 1.00
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.0 MI E US 65-GOULD
RouteState Highway 212
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.98402, -91.5436
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic658 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 212- 05 Lm 1.00 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 212- 05 Lm 1.00 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 212- 05 Lm 1.00 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 212- 05 Lm 1.00 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 212- 05 Lm 1.00 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.